The New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau’s quiet grind saw him earn a bigger role on the team. In his second year, he is expected to see more snaps. He is part of the Giants’ promising young talent. While the player credits his strong instincts, there’s also his parents’ love and support with him.

Who are Darius Muasau’s parents?

He was born to Matthew and Felisa Muasau from ‘Ewa Beach, O‘ahu. There isn’t much information on the Muasau’s parents or how they met. The couple shares 5 children. And Darius isn’t the only one following football.

His younger brother, Sergio, currently plays as an offensive lineman for Hawaii. Both parents have seemingly supported the player in his dreams to chase a spot in the NFL. The player once shared that they grew up watching the sport since their family was a big fan.

That love for the sport turned into a passion for Darius, who took it a notch up. After his three-year stint in Hawaii, he joined UCLA. He was also among the five finalists for the 2020 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award, which honors the top college football player of Polynesian heritage who best represents exceptional talent.

What is the ethnicity of Darius Muasau’s parents?

While the specific ethnic backgrounds of Matthew and Felisa have not been documented, Darius reportedly comes from Polynesian roots. Darius also shares the love and passion for the sport with his father, who is known to be an avid football fan.

Know about Darius’s Relationship with His Parents

Darius once shared that his father, Matthew Muasau, is a San Francisco 49ers fan. His dad is a die-hard supporter of the Niners, mainly because their games aired conveniently in Hawaii’s time zone. But now that Darius is in the NFL, suiting up for the Giants, the family’s football loyalty is being put to the test.

When asked who his family would be cheering for in the Giants’ Week 9 matchup against the 49ers in the 2025 season, Darius couldn’t help but laugh. “Obviously, us,” he said. “I mean, I’m not a little kid anymore. I’m in the NFL, living out the dream, so I’m rocking with the Giants all the way.”

As for his father, he knows that he will be cheering for him. “Oh, for me,” he said. “He’s rooting for us. I hope so.” How could he not, especially after Giants head coach Brian Daboll praised his son as an “instinctual” player?

“I think the instincts are just a part of who I am,” Muasau told reporters when asked about his preparation. “I’m not the biggest, I’m not the fastest, I’m not the strongest, but when I get out there, I feel like that’s what makes me unique, is just my instincts.”

As Muasau finds more depth reps and a bigger role to contribute to the team, the Giants will need more of his instincts to win games.